After the preschool years, kids still like cartoons, but they want something more complex than straightforward messages about friendship and sharing. They like a bit of conflict, some bad guys (who ...

Your camera or smartphone’s built-in mic should capture good-quality sound if you’re standing close to it. However, as soon as you step back a few feet from the camera the audio levels will drop off ...

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In YouTuber Madilyn Bailey’s acoustic cover of Adele’s “Love in the Dark,” the powerhouse singer wields perfect mic placement—she stays close enough for detail but far enough to avoid ...

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Fans will be gutted to know that a number of legendary British comedies and even beloved kids' cartoons are among the tritles on the chopping block. The likes of Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead ...

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If you use a microphone with a physical button, check if it’s working as expected. If it is loose, chances are the mic is unmuting itself when you accidentally move it or when something around ...